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HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]Well, the ministerial foreword to the consultation paper suggests there was uncertainty, and that has consistently been one of the reasons why the Government have said they need…22 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Secretary of State has spoken for 33 minutes in a debate that is due to last for an hour, and we have yet to hear from the…22 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn what basis are the Government claiming that the Lords amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill engages financial privilege, given that it contains no spending commitments?…22 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]Well, the Clerks may have advised— [ Interruption. ] I merely suggest that it is very unclear. As many in the House of Lords have suggested, it is very unclear how the amendment…22 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I have to say that I am slightly surprised that no Labour Back Bencher is willing to speak in support of the Government’s position, but it means that I have more time to speak…22 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I accept your ruling, Madam Deputy Speaker; it just looks very strange to see that the amendment “engages financial privilege” when there is no financial requirement in the…22 May 2025HANSARDNational Security Act 2023: ChargesThe Home Secretary may be aware of a visit I made to Iran International just a few weeks ago, during which it expressed its appreciation for the fantastic support it has received…19 May 2025HANSARD Legal Aid Agency: Cyber-security IncidentThe Minister will be aware of the rising number of cyber-attacks by criminals and by hostile state actors. May I also express my disappointment that she has chosen to try to make…19 May 2025HANSARDAvian InfluenzaDoes the Minister agree that avian influenza remains an existential threat to the poultry industry, and—now that the French have decided to vaccinate their ducks—will he agree to…08 May 2025HANSARDAvian Influenza10. What steps his Department is taking to help prevent the spread of avian influenza.08 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I completely agree. I do not doubt the Minister’s sincerity in wanting proper close examination, but this matter is urgent. New clause 2 and the associated measures simply state…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I completely agree. The hon. Gentleman has stated the case: in order to enforce the law, we have to know who is breaking it. There are all sorts of legal actions already under…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The Minister referred, in his opening remarks, to the fact that the Bill has been a long time in its gestation. It is very nearly two years since the first meeting of the Bill…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I am sure that the Chair of the Committee and I will always be nice to Minister. I was only going to say that I have experienced the slight schizophrenia he has referred to in…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]rose —07 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryThe Minister is being incredibly generous. She mentions the Imperial War Museum. Does she share my regret at its decision to close the gallery displaying over 200 Victoria Crosses…06 May 2025HANSARDCounter Terrorism Policing: ArrestsFive weeks ago, I visited Iran International at its London location. It told me that its journalists face daily threats from Iran, as do those who work for the BBC Persian…06 May 2025HANSARDTrade NegotiationsI welcome the Indian trade deal, but will the Minister now switch his attention to the other side of the Atlantic, and ask Lord Mandelson to explain to the United States…06 May 2025HANSARD Ukraine UpdateThe Secretary of State rightly began his statement by condemning the Russian missile attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday, which killed civilians and children. However, he will be aware…22 Apr 2025HANSARDUse of AI: Creative Industries2. What discussions she has had with representatives of the creative industries on the use of AI.03 Apr 2025